Elizabeth Birch1

ID #5901, (24 Dec 1820-)
Pedigree
  • Last Edited: 2023-03-22

Key Events

Baptism24 Dec 1820, St Mary & All Saints, Ringway, Cheshire2

Location by Decade

1820s
NO DATA
1830s
NO DATA
1841 Census
High Legh

Detailed Timeline

24 Dec 1820Elizabeth Birch was baptized at St Mary & All Saints, Ringway, Cheshire.
Parents Isaac Birch & Alice.2
6 Jun 1841She appeared as member of the household of Isaac Birch in the 1841 census at Warrington Rd, High Legh, Cheshire.
Age 15 , born Cheshire.
Household included:- Harriet Birch, Isaac Birch and Thomas Hewitt.3

Citations

  1. [S305] Parish Records.
  2. [S130] Family Search.
  3. [S14] Census, 1841, images & transcriptions HO107/94/6 F9 P12.

Mary Ann Birch1,2,3

ID #5905, (1825-30 Jan 1905)
Pedigree
  • Last Edited: 2023-08-27

Family 1: Thomas Hewitt (18 Mar 1811-17 Apr 1870)

Family 2: John Woodier (19 Mar 1826-24 Jul 1894)

Notes

Alternate Name: Mary Ann Birch Clayton after marriage of her mother to John Clayton in Sept 1828.
Married name: Mary Ann Hewitt 1st marriage.1,2
Married name: Mary Ann Woodier 2nd marriage.2

Key Events

Birth1825, Ashley, Cheshire1,2
MarriageThomas Hewitt15 Sep 1853, St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire4,5,6
MarriageJohn Woodier6 Jul 1871, St Mary, Rostherne, Cheshire7
Death30 Jan 1905, Runcorn, Cheshire8
Burial3 Feb 1905, St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire9,10

Location by Decade

1820s
NO DATA
1830s
NO DATA
1841 Census
Millington
1851 Census
Bowdon
1861 Census
High Legh
1871 Census
High Legh
1881 Census
High Legh
1891 Census
High Legh
1901 Census
Runcorn

Detailed Timeline

1825Mary Ann Birch was born at Ashley, Cheshire.1,2
2 Oct 1825She was baptized at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire.
mother Francis Birch, singlewoman; Abode: Ashley.11,12
6 Jun 1841She appeared as member of the household of John Clayton in the 1841 census at Millington, Cheshire.
Age 15 , born Cheshire.
Household included:- Francis Birch Clayton, Elizabeth Clayton, Ellen Clayton, Samuel Clayton and John Clayton.13
30 Mar 1851Mary Ann Birch appeared as Servant in the 1851 census at Rose Hill - West Side, Bowdon, Cheshire.
Age 25 , unm , Housemaid , born Bowden, Cheshire ; House of Benjamin Love.
12 Sep 1853She and Thomas Hewitt appliied at Chester, Cheshire, for a marriage license
Thomas Hewitt, of Mere, parish of Rostherne, Farmer intends to marry
Mary Anne Birch Clayton, of Bowden county of Chester, spinster,
at the Parish Church of Bowden.14
15 Sep 1853Mary Ann Birch Clayton, daughter of John Clayton and Frances Birch, married Thomas Hewitt, son of John Hewitt and Deborah Clark, at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire.
Thomas Hewitt, full age; Father: John Hewitt
Mary Ann Birch Clayton, full age; Father John Clayton.4,5,6
The marriage was registered in Altrincham R.D., England, in 1853 JAS quarter.15
c May 1854The birth of her daughter Emily Elizabeth Hewitt was registered in Altrincham R.D., England.16
19 Mar 1857Her daughter Fanny Hewitt was born at High Legh, Cheshire.17,18,19
c May 1859The birth of her son Thomas William Hewitt was registered in Altrincham R.D., England.20,21
7 Apr 1861Mary Ann Hewitt appeared as Wife in the 1861 census in the household of Thomas Hewitt at Agden Lane, High Legh, Cheshire.
Age 35 , marr , born Ashley, Cheshire.
Household included:- John Hewitt, Emily Elizabeth Hewitt, Fanny Hewitt, Thomas William Hewitt, Emma Anne Davies and James Harrison.22
Jan 1862The birth of her daughter Mary Ann Hewitt was registered in Altrincham R.D., England.23
12 Apr 1862Her daughter, Mary Ann Hewitt, died High Legh, Cheshire, age 4 months.8
c May 1863The birth of her daughter Alice Jane Hewitt was registered in Altrincham R.D., England.24
Jan 1870Her mother, Francis Birch Clayton, died Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire, age 66.25
17 Apr 1870Her husband, Thomas died High Legh, Cheshire, age 59.8
2 Apr 1871Mary Ann Hewitt appeared as Head in the 1871 census at Deans Green, High Legh, Cheshire.
Age 45 , Widow , Farmer 2 acres , born Ashley, Cheshire.
Household included:- John Hewitt, Emily Elizabeth Hewitt, Fanny Hewitt, Thomas William Hewitt and Alice Jane Hewitt.26
6 Jul 1871Mary Ann Birch, daughter of John Clayton and Frances Birch, married John Woodier, son of Thomas Woodier and Sarah Duncalf, at St Mary, Rostherne, Cheshire, Witnesses: Samuel Clayton, Ellen Clayton.7
The marriage was registered in Altrincham R.D., England, in 1871 JAS quarter.27
Dec 1873Her father, John Clayton, died Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire, age 71.25
Feb 1879Her daughter, Emily Elizabeth Hewitt, married John Tomlinson at Altrincham R.D., England.28
3 Apr 1881Mary Ann Woodier appeared as Wife in the 1881 census in the household of John Woodier at High Legh, Cheshire.
Age 55 , married , born Ashley, Cheshire.
Household included:- Alice Jane Hewitt.29
25 Apr 1883Her daughter, Fanny Hewitt, married Hugh Rodger at St Thomas, High Lane, Cheshire.30
c Dec 1883The death of her daughter, Emily Tomlinson, was registered in Marple, Stockport R.D., England.31
c Nov 1886Her daughter, Alice Jane Hewitt, married Arthur Hewitt at St Mary, Rostherne, Cheshire.32
c Feb 1887Her son, Thomas William Hewitt, married Sarah Elizabeth Smith at St Mary, Rostherne, Cheshire.33
5 Apr 1891Mary Ann Woodier appeared as Wife in the 1891 census in the household of John Woodier at High Legh, Cheshire.
Age 65 , born Ashley, Cheshire.
Household included:- Thomas William Hewitt and Herbert Hewitt.34
24 Jul 1894Her husband, John Woodier, died High Legh, Cheshire, age 68.35
c Nov 1895Her son, Thomas William Hewitt, married Mary Potts at St Peter, Oughtrington, Lymm, Cheshire.36,37
May 1898Her daughter, Alice Jane Hewitt, married Alfred James at Holy Trinity, Runcorn, Cheshire.38
31 Mar 1901Mary Ann Woodier appeared as mother in the 1901 census in the household of Alfred James at Boathouse Inn, 10-12, Mersey St, Runcorn, Cheshire.
Age 75 , Widow , born Ashley, Cheshire ; Actual relationship was mother-in-law.
Household included:- Alice Jane James, Arthur Hewitt, Thomas Hewitt, John Hewitt, Charles Hewitt, Florrie Hewitt, Alice Hewitt and Minnie James.39
30 Jan 1905Mary Ann Woodier died at Runcorn, Cheshire. age 79.8
Feb 1905Mary Ann Woodier's death was registered in Runcorn R.D., England. 1905 JFM quarter , age 79.40
3 Feb 1905She was buried at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire.
Age 79, Abode: Runcorn.9,10
8 Jan 1906Probate - Mary Ann Birch of Boat House Inn, Runcorn, Cheshire, died 30 January 1905. Probate at The Principal Registry, London, to Hugh Rodger and Alice Jane James, farmer, (wife of Alfred James).41

Memorials

  • There is a memorial to Mary Ann Woodier at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire, ref 2616
    Mary Ann, daughter of Thomas and Mary Ann Hewitt of High Legh, who died April 12th 1862 aged 4 months.
    Also the above Thomas Hewitt, who died 17th of April 1870 aged 59 years.
    Also Mary Ann Woodier, formerly of High Legh, wife of the above, who departed this life Jan 30th 1905 aged 79 years.
    Also Ellen Clayton, formerly of Padgate, who departed this life Jan 24th 1905 aged 75 years.42

Citations

  1. [S17] Census, 1871, images & transcriptions RG10/3686 142 pg13.
  2. [S18] Census, 1881, images & transcriptions RG11/3508 F50 Page 31.
  3. [S131] Family Search - IGI Superseded by Family Search.
  4. [S8] Marriage Certificate.
  5. [S180] Free BMD : CE5/3/30, Bowden St Mary.
  6. [S132] Family Search Modern.
  7. [S305] Parish Records.
  8. [S710] Memorial Inscription, Parish as indicated.
  9. [S503] Burials - Bowdon, St Mary.
  10. [S130] Family Search.
  11. [S305] Parish Records.
  12. [S131] Family Search - IGI Superseded by Family Search.
  13. [S23] Census HO 107/94-/9 F4 P2.
  14. [S2131] Cheshire, Diocese of Chester marriage Licences, Allegations and Bonds, 1636-1893.
  15. [S181] GRO/Free & Cheshire BMD.
  16. [S900] GRO - Index Online 1854 AMJ Altrincham 8a214.
  17. [S5] Rodgers Family Bible.
  18. [S30] Parish Records.
  19. [S24] Census - several.
  20. [S180] Free BMD : 1859 AMJ quarter Altrincham 8a183.
  21. [S16] Census, 1861, images & transcriptions.
  22. [S16] Census, 1861, images & transcriptions RG9/2592 F38 P4.
  23. [S180] Free BMD : 1862 JFM Altrincham 8a169.
  24. [S900] GRO - Index Online 1863 AMJ Altrincham 8a184.
  25. [S130] Family Search.
  26. [S23] Census RG10/3686 F142 P18.
  27. [S180] Free BMD : 1871 JAS Altrincham vol 8a283 - John WOODIER & Mary Ann B Hewitt.
  28. [S180] Free BMD : 1879 JFM Altrincham 8a232.
  29. [S23] Census RG11/3508 F50 P31.
  30. [S8] Marriage Certificate.
  31. [S180] Free BMD.
  32. [S181] GRO/Free & Cheshire BMD : 1077/2/149.
  33. [S180] Free BMD.
  34. [S19] Census, 1891, images & transcriptions RG12/2827 F38 P13.
  35. [S722] Memorial Inscriptions - Rostherne.
  36. [S180] Free BMD.
  37. [S23] Census RG13/3327 F29 P16.
  38. [S180] Free BMD : 1898 AMJ Runcorn 8a421.
  39. [S23] Census RG13/3334 F45 P2.
  40. [S180] Free BMD : 1905 JFM Runcorn 8a163.
  41. [S99] National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), England & Wales, 1858-1995.
  42. [S710] Memorial Inscription, Parish as indicated : St Mary Bowden, inscription photographed 01/04/2011, JL & JML.